LIST: Pride month 2025 celebrations in and around Austin

LIST: Pride month 2025 celebrations in and around Austin

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — June is recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride month, commemorating the historic Stonewall Riots in New York, which marked a pivotal moment in the gay rights movement in the late 1960s and early 70s. Though the city of Austin doesn’t host its official Pride celebration until August, there are several community events and celebrations…

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Several southbound US 183 lanes closed over the weekend, here's why

Several southbound US 183 lanes closed over the weekend, here's why

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 183 North Mobility Project announced on Thursday it would be temporarily closing three of the four southbound U.S. 183 main lanes this weekend from Hunters Chase Drive/Oceanaire Boulevard to Riata Trace Parkway/Pavillion Boulevard. The agency said the closure was to accommodate construction activity on the roadway. The closure is expected…

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Midsummer Festival in Austin celebrates Swedish-American heritage

Midsummer Festival in Austin celebrates Swedish-American heritage

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Old Bakery and Emporium will hold its fourth annual midsummer festival, celebrating Swedish-American culture in Austin on Saturday. The Swedish holiday is called Midsommar, and it celebrates the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year. The Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) is hosting the free event from…

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As Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?

As Fluoride Bans Spread, Who Will Be Hit the Hardest?

[ad_1] Cavities and dental costs are at risk of skyrocketing as a growing number of states consider banning the use of fluoride in public water—and children from low-income households are likely most vulnerable. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit adding fluoride to drinking water. A couple months later, Florida followed suit. Several…

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The Worst Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed

The Worst Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed

[ad_1] Researchers still don’t understand what, exactly, causes depression. But what is clear is this: It doesn’t have anything to do with waking up and simply choosing not to appreciate all the good things in life. That’s why Claudia Giolitti-Wright, a psychotherapist in New York, cringes when clients with depression report back on what their…

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Hays Co. building evacuated due to suspicious package

Hays Co. building evacuated due to suspicious package

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday afternoon, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said the public safety building on Stagecoach Road had been evacuated due to a suspicious package. A public information officer with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office said the package was found shortly before 1 p.m. Access to the building has now been limited.…

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How Kate Hudson Played the “Long Game” When Navigating Her Blended Family 

How Kate Hudson Played the “Long Game” When Navigating Her Blended Family 

[ad_1] Kate Hudson Opens Up About “Wonderfully Passionate” Marriage to Ex Chris Robinson Kate Hudson was setting her family up for success. The Running Point star—who shares Ryder, 21, with ex-husband Chris Robinson, Bingham, 13, with Matt Bellamy, and Rani Rose, 6, with fiancé Danny Fujikawa—recently detailed her commitment to making her blended family work,…

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Toyota Founder’s Grandson Is Bidding to Tighten Family Control of the Auto Giant

Toyota Founder’s Grandson Is Bidding to Tighten Family Control of the Auto Giant

[ad_1] Akio Toyoda delivers an address at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, showcasing the company’s latest innovations in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 6, 2025. Anadolu via Getty Images Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota Motors’ founder Kiichiro Toyoda, is leading a $33 billion effort to take private Toyota Industries—one of the automaker’s largest and…

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